Continue to rise. Mapping all creatures great and small. We look at the app to nurture the scientist in you. A powerful truck bomb killed at least eight people, injured 400 others in afghanistan. That bomb went off near an army compound near kabul. This is the fourth attack in two days. The u. N. Reported that nearly 5,000 civilians have been killed or injured in afghanistan this year alone many of them women and children. Crossing over to jennifer glass who is joining us from kabul quite a significant attack, jennifer, that targeted that army compound. Reporter thats right. Although the army compound was the target of the attack as the explosion going off outside of the gates leaving a huge crater and a blast that could be heard for miles. The injured and dead is the afghan civilians. The risks of everyday live in afghanistan. Buildings collapsed. The damage very significant from this explosion in the middle. Night, hurting those sleeping at home in their homes or some of them at their businesses. A very large attack. As you said, the fourth attack in two days across afghanistan 17 Army Soldiers and air crews were killed when their helicopter crashed. How is all of this and increase in violence clearly jennifer affecting peace talks with the taliban . Reporter peace talks were scheduled last friday. They were derailed when the taliban announced the death of its leader. There are sharp divisions. They have spoken to commanders and they are divided over who should succeed their leader, whether its their leader now or someone else. Some have said they will not support him at all. The government hoping this will be an opportunity for peace talks to resume. But with the divided taliban they are concerned about going to the negotiating table with taliban who dont represent the entire movement. Everything is on hold as the taliban commanders try to decide who they are going to support and what they are going to do going forward. Thank you. Mianmars president is urging people to seek higher ground. More than 70 people have died. Reporter this is one of the worst affected townships. Up to several days ago people tell us that this place was completely submerged. The water was between 4 to 6 feet high. They had to leave their homes and take shelter in a monastery. The roads have been filled with mud. The army has been deployed to help with relief efforts. Heavy machinery has been brought in. But in some areas, such as this road a troop of soldiers had to rely on shovels and shovels and some had to use their bare hands. It isnt just mud thats been left behind, but this area is covered with debris. Villages have the difficult task of removing the debris piece by piece before they can use their farm land again. All across the country the government estimates more than 1 million acres of crop land have been inundated with floodwaters. Much of them patties. There are concerns Food Security will be a problem in the near future. The Weather Bureau has forecast more rains. While the floodwaters have receded, there are flood warnings in other parts of the country, particularly in the southwest, the delta region. The concern is that floodwaters from central and the north will flow into major spill ways. The worry is that new areas could become flooded. The Opposition Leader is warning the government not to use the flooding to undermine upcoming general elections. She pointed to a controversial 2008 referendum which is overshadowed by a sigh loan cyclone. They appealed for International Aid to help rebuild. Families of chinese passengers aboard mh 370 have scuffled with police. They were demanding answers after a meeting was canceled. Reporter the day began with a protest outside an anonymous building close to beijing International Airport where they were due to be given a briefing by a senior manager of Malaysian Airlines. The families had demanded that the media be allowed in to watch proceedings, officials said no. So then the families decided to take their protest to the Malaysian Embassy in downtown beijing. Thats where they remain. The police have allowed them to protest outside as they have done on many other occasions. The reason for that is these demonstrations are not directed against the government here in china, they are aimed squarely at Malaysian Airlines and also the malaysian government. What is fueling their anger at the moment is this, it is the mixed messages emerging from the inquiry. On thursday malaysias Prime Minister said that the wing part found on reunion island was conclusive evidence that it came from mh 370. But french prosecutors within a day were saying, well, they werent so sure about that. Their judgment was not so catty gorery cal. They say that is proof of an attempt by the airline of a coverup. They accused the airline of lying from day one and do not believe a word they are being told by Malaysian Airlines. There is a breakdown in trust. And because of that, they are hostage to all the various theories swirling on the internet about what really happened to mh 370. The leading republicans vying for the u. S. President ial nomination faced off in a firey television debate. Donald trump reinforced his reputation for bold talk by holding out the threat of running an independent campaign if he fails to be nominateed. Reporter the crowd of 5,000 republicans expected sparks as the ten top polling contenders took the stage. Donald trump did not disappoint, the only one refusing to rule out an independent campaign if he loses. You cannot say you cannot make that pledge. When he started off by saying he would not pledge to support the republican nominee. A lot of people asking do you get to play in the party if you dont agree to play by the rules. Trump charged that mexico sented its criminals across the border. People say this is whats happening. Because our leaders are stupid. Reporter the tone drew a rebuke from Florida Governor jeb bush. We are not going to win by doing the barack obama and Hillary Clinton do by dividing the country. Reporter there were a few flashes of raised tempers when Chris Christy clashed with ryan paul. And ben carson challenged the water boarding of detainees. What we do to get the information we need is our business. I wouldnt be broadcasting to everybody what we are going to do. Reporter between now and the next debate in september one of the weakest performing candidates here will have dropped out. By then well have a much better sense of whether donald trump was a flash in the plan or the man to beat for the nomination. Still to come on the program, why the Obama Administration is under fire over its annual report on human trafficking. We look at how personalities not policies, are getting the attention in sri lankas campaign. What was that total bill from start to now . Almost like 10 million dollars. Enough people have decided that the gun lobby has too much power for too long. The nra is not invincible. You are watching al jazeera. The top stories eight people have died in a Suicide Attack in afghanistans capital of kabul and more than 400 injured. The bomb was hidden in a truck and detonated near an army compound. Families of chinese passengers missing on board mh 370 have scuffled with police. The families are demanding answers after a meeting was canceled. People are urged to leave the low lying delta regions. Floods have killed more than 70 people. Taiwan is preparing for the strongest typhoon in three years to hit the island. Its due to make landfall saturday. Flights and schools are canceled. The storm has taken two lives and one person is missing in choppy coastal waters. Reporter this is a city under red alert. The remaining hours before the typhoon makes landfall. This market is busy with people stocking up before it hits. They are saying that the prices for vegetables, particularly green ones, have risen considerably and they are not satisfied with the level of preparations. Everyone is now watching the governments work. They should do their best this time. People are rushing to buy food prices have gone up. Reporter forecasters are saying this could be the strongest storm to make landfall in three years. Its weaker than on tuesday when it was given supertyphoon status. Its going to be packing winds as strong as 220 kilometres an hour according to the weather experts. The risk on the eastern coast where its expected to make landfall is landslides and flash floods. Nobody knows if and where that will happen. Isil says its responsible for thursdays suicide bombing inside a saudi arabia mosque used by security forces. It happened in the town close to the border with yemen. 15 people were killed in one of the biggest attacks against saudi personnel. Isil is becoming increasingly active in saudi arabia. The first commercial flight touched down in aden. They are gaining ground in other southern provinces after taking back an important military base. On patrol, pro Government Forces comb through yemens biggest military base. Fighters loyal to president hadi retook the strategic base this week. They are calling it a significant blow to the Houthi Rebels and those fighting for the former president. We have cleared it out with the help of the coalition our fighters are now in control and we are still pushing back houthi fighters and militias. The victory coincided with new shipments of military hardware. An intense aerial campaign destroyed the watch tower and most aircraft. Translator we are now in the air base. As you can see the situation is good. The most important thing is that we now have the airport. Reporter securing it has given the Popular Resistance control of roads linking three southern provinces. Crucially, the base lies on the road to tias, the next target for the coalition. Battlesthat have already turned neighborhoods into rubble, the pro Government Forces are trying to take back yemens Third Largest city. They want to build on their recent gains that have swept them from aden to the north and they hope tias will be next. The Obama Administration is under fire over its annual report on human trafficking. The u. S. Congress accused the state department of watering down the figures for political reasons. Rosalynn jordan reports. Reporter sarah is the state Department Official who oversees the trafficking in persons or t. I. P. Report. For 15 years the report has been called the u. S. s signature effort at highlighting countries who arent doing enough to prevent forced labor sex trafficking and other human rights abuses. But now legislators suspect the reports rankings were manipulated. Several months ago we began to hear from reports that this years report was under pressure to shape the rankings to meet political demands not the facts on the ground. She tried to address the senators concerns. There are multiply city of views. The second takes them into account. Reporter but it didnt work. She never denied the political influence chargings and the senators who called the hearing said they think there is too much evidence suggesting otherwise. Their main argument, the ranking of malaysia, among the worst offenders called tier 3 in the report. The state moved it up in the rankings so the u. S. Could continue to negotiate in the Transpacific Partnership talks. If it stayed in tier 3 the u. S. Could not negotiate with it. The second of state rejected suggestions he was pressured to change malaysias ranking to keep the trade talks on tract. It was made without regard to any other issue. But the senators were unpersuaded. They are going to look at how the report was put together. Im putting you on notice that any destruction of emails phone records or letters from 11 19 a. M. On could have significant consequences. Reporter if there was any consultation the senators reassured her they didnt blame her and they promised they are going to find out who is responsible for undermining a report once considered above reapproach. A boat carrying 350 migrants just arrived on the italian island of sicily. They were ticked up from the Mediterranean Sea on thursday. Another group of 350 migrants were brought ashore, the same day after that rescue from the fishing boat capsizeed. Argentinas former president failed to show up for his trial. They are accused of trying to be a instruct the investigation into the 1994 bombing of the jewish center. Lawyers for the 85yearold cited poor health for his absence. No one has been convicted of that attack which killed 85 people. The Approval Rating for brazils president hit a new low of 8 . Hes facing growing anger over corruption and the stagnant economy. A year to the start of the olympics, they hope that it will rub off on her leadership. Reporter the president has spoken on National Television after figures showed her popularity rating slumped to an all time low. 8 of brazilians say they support her government while growing numbers are dissatisfied with the way shes governing the country in the midst of an economic downturn and corruption scandal. Translator are shes breaking a lot of promises. She promise things and not doing them. Translator its about all the corruption. Thats whats causing this crisis. Reporter its become a custom here and across the country by going to the windows and bashing their pots and pans for the duration of her speech. She responded by saying her party filled those pots and pans with food and will continue to fill them. She hopes the brazil people have faith in her government. She was strong, she is the person that is right to lead this country forward. Well have to see now in the next few days whether brazilians have taken heed of her words and they will be revitalized by her urging the country to stand behind her. Prosecutors in mexico are questioning a man arrested over the murders of five people, including photo journalist. The suspect admitted being in the apartment where he was killed. Reporter its a crime that provoked fear and anger throughout mexico, but especially among journalists. The photographer fled from the state of vera cruz after threats to what he considered a safe haven here in mexico city. Instead, last friday, he was tortured and then shot along with four other women one of them a social activist. On wednesday the mexico city authorities announced that they had arrested a man in connection with the murders. Translator detectives found the fingerprint that matched our records. We found him and brought him in. Reporter many worry this could be a robbery gone wrong or a case of simple homicide without getting to the bottom of what really happened. Millions hold the governor of the state of vera cruz directly or indirectly responsible. After all, 14 journalists have now been killed on his watch. Translator they are looking for scapegoats to deflect attention in the case. Its obvious to the many people following this that the state carries this out. We know it was the governor. Reporter this murder could have big ramifications for journalists in mexico, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for reporters. Many thought mexico city was a safe haven in which they can escape the threats and persecution. Now that sense of security has been shaken and many journalists here are going to be asking themselves if anywhere is safe for them. Campaigning is under way for veer lank kas elections. The former president could make a political comeback. Reporter a twoterm president defeated in the last election, a Prime Minister with a dismal election record, former youth fighters and even a mrs. World. Just a few of the candidates vying for a seat in the 225 member parliament. The Prime Minister is promising to build a new country. Translator if we could create just and fair rules in 100 days, we can build a new country in six months. Reporter he remains popular but criticized for an authoritarian government and alleged human rights abusers. He says hes changed. Translator today we have a new approach. We have time to think during the last six months and now we have the ability to think afresh. Reporter some dont believe that. They say he could have brought important changes using his immense popularity but failed to do so. Translator we first presented our common plan to then president , he had the twothirds majority and his manifesto included the changes. We asked him to implement them. But this didnt happen. Reporter for now the candidates personalities are getting the attention. The issues including governance, economy and postconflict recovery seem to get lost in the process. They could extend the mandate given to the president and his allies who defeated the loyalist in january to bring change to sri lanka. That think is being seen in the way the Election Campaign is unfolding. The guidelines being followed by officials and especially police department. We have never seen this kind of situation earlier. Reporter they will have two more weeks of campaigning before making their choices. U. S. Police have released security video in an attempt to solve one of the biggest ever art thefts. These shaky pictures right there, they show an unknown man being let into the Gardner Museum 25 years ago. A man stole 13 masterpieces. It included three rembrandts. Would you like to know what wildlife is lurking outside your door . There is an app that could tell you that. The map of life is a free application for smartphones and an International Collaboration that took four years to build. Reporter looking for pond dwellers . The researchers are relying on more than just a net. A Smartphone App identifies the bugs along with 35,000 other creatures. The map of life app is an International Field guide for birds, bugs, mammals. Enter a location and the app gives you lists pictures and text about the natural life around you. But its not just fiddling on your phone in the park, its pure science. Users are encouraged to become citizen scientists, reporting what they have seen. Especially in remote areas where there are gaps in wildlife data. They are able to paint a detailed picture of where is the species now how may its range fare in the future. Reporter it comes at a critical time. Here, look at the map. Reporter many species are changing fast. Some becoming dominant, others moving to different areas. Actually tells you what you will see around where you are. Reporter armed with constantly expanding mountain of data policymakers can decide of a project will affect biodiversity. There are more than 35,000 different species on the app which is available in six languages. They are going to add more languages, they are constantly adding images and sounds to make it easier to identify the wildlife. People from brazil to indonesia have downloaded the app. Scientists are hoping the ranks will grow creating a global army of citizen scientists battling to save diversity. If you head to our environment page on our website, www. Aljazeera. Com there you will find more information on that app. As well as the days other top stories and other environment stories. S rachelle oldmixon takes a test to find out whats in her dna. Kyle hill is an engineer. Tonight hes got the innovation that will light up las vegas, a unique p